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Rumesh Pathirage: Fast Bowler Turned Javelin Star Who Beat Neeraj To CWG Gold
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Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka won the men's javelin throw gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
His winning throw measured 89.75 meters.
He defeated Neeraj Chopra, the Indian javelin thrower, for the gold medal.
Pathirage is a former fast bowler who transitioned to javelin throwing.
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